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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.72, 36,798.30 and 14,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.72, 36,798.30 and 14,729.95 is: 20,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.72 : 36,798.30 = 14,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.72/36,798.30 = 14,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.72x = 36,798.30 × 14,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.72x = 542,037,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,037,165.08/26,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.35

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